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|games={{pkmn|X and Y}} | |games={{pkmn|X and Y}}<br />{{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} | ||
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|season=[[S17|XY]] (17)<br>[[S18|Kalos Quest]] (18)<br>[[S19|XYZ]] (19)<br>[[S23|Journeys]] (23)<br>[[S24|Master Journeys]] (24) | |season=[[S17|XY]] (17)<br>[[S18|Kalos Quest]] (18)<br>[[S19|XYZ]] (19)<br>[[S23|Journeys]] (23)<br>[[S24|Master Journeys]] (24)<br>[[S25|Ultimate Journeys]] (25) | ||
|manga=''[[PS549|An X-cuse to Come Out and Play]]'' | |manga=''[[PS549|An X-cuse to Come Out and Play]]'' | ||
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The '''Kalos''' region (Japanese: '''カロス{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Kalos {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It was the sixth [[core series]] region to be introduced and is the setting of {{g|X and Y}} and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. | |||
The '''Kalos''' region (Japanese: '''カロス{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' '' | |||
It is shaped like a five-pointed star, with one of its biggest cities being [[Lumiose City]] in the north-central part of the region. It features a vast network of rivers and waterways snaking through much of its landscape, cities and towns. North-east of Lumiose City lies a mountain range where more frigid temperatures exist, extending down into the plains below. Western Kalos features a vast ocean, where the shoreside city of [[Shalour City]] lies in the middle of a cove. | It is shaped like a five-pointed star, with one of its biggest cities being [[Lumiose City]] in the north-central part of the region. It features a vast network of rivers and waterways snaking through much of its landscape, cities and towns. North-east of Lumiose City lies a mountain range where more frigid temperatures exist, extending down into the plains below. Western Kalos features a vast ocean, where the shoreside city of [[Shalour City]] lies in the middle of a cove. | ||
==Etymology and design concept== | ==Etymology and design concept== | ||
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of Europe showing the Kalos region as northern {{wp|France}}.]] | |||
===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
According to [[Junichi Masuda]], | According to [[Junichi Masuda]], Kalos's name is derived from the Greek word κάλλος ''kállos'', meaning beauty.<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref> | ||
===Design concept=== | ===Design concept=== | ||
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Kalos|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Kalos}} | {{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Kalos|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Kalos}} | ||
Kalos is based on | Kalos is based on {{wp|France}};<ref name=Honedge/><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrL3I38VO3o Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Developer Roundtable Recap] (YouTube)</ref> specifically, it most closely resembles the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}}. According to Junichi Masuda, France was chosen as a basis for Kalos because the team considered it a good fit for Pokémon X and Y's theme of "beauty".<ref>Nutt, Christian (September 19, 2013). "[https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/a-new-i-pok-mon-i-for-a-new-era A New Pokémon for a New Era]." ''Game Developer''.</ref> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Contemporary history=== | ===Contemporary history=== | ||
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In contemporary history, {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leaves their home in [[Vaniville Town]], meeting [[Shauna]] and Serena/Calem, who invite them to join the pair for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. Calem, Serena, and Shauna receive their [[ | In contemporary history, {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leaves their home in [[Vaniville Town]], meeting [[Shauna]] and Serena/Calem, who invite them to join the pair for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. Calem, Serena, and Shauna receive their [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Tierno]] and a [[Pokédex]] from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across Kalos challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they come into contact with [[Team Flare]], an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing [[Fossil]]s from [[Glittering Cave]], siphoning electricity from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], stealing the [[Poké Ball]]s from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and attempting to agitate and capture an {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, initially on [[Kalos Route 13]]. After earning their seventh Badge from [[Olympia]], Calem/Serena is contacted by [[Lysandre]], a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals both himself as the leader of Team Flare, and his intention to use the "[[ultimate weapon]]" to eliminate all life in the world except for those in Team Flare. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre, first in [[Lysandre Labs]], and again in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], before making their way down to the basement where they find {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of Kalos. Professor Sycamore then holds a grand ceremony in Kalos to celebrate Calem/Serena's victory, and all of their friends' efforts in defeating [[Team Flare]]. During the ceremony, a large mysterious man challenges Calem/Serena to a battle and is defeated, but is grateful to them, for in the battle, he finally felt free from the sorrow and rage he felt in creating the ultimate weapon. As such, the man is revealed to be the ancient king [[AZ]], and having once again become the man who loved Pokémon with all his heart, his long lost partner {{p|Floette}} returns to him, resulting in a tearful reunion. | ||
After the ceremony, Calem/Serena is invited to [[Kiloude City]] to partake in its [[Battle Maison]], and is given a train pass for it by Professor Sycamore. After partaking in a few battles there, they are informed by Professor Sycamore that the Anistar sundial can radiate special energy, and their [[Mega Ring]] is upgraded to be able to locate Mega Stones hidden across Kalos during twilight. Calem/Serena then returns to [[Lumiose City]], where they are contacted by [[Looker]], who has a series of cases he wants them to investigate. Calem/Serena takes part in a series of trials across Lumiose and become's Looker's second-in-command. During the investigations, Calem/Serena and Looker meet an orphan girl named [[Emma]] and her {{p|Espurr}} named Mimi, who are living in the alleys of Lumiose. Eventually, Looker offers to let Emma live in the Looker Bureau. However, soon after, a mysterious figure vandalizes the [[Lumiose Museum]] and also lures Trainers in to steal their Pokémon. Upon investigating these cases, and through the help of [[Malva]], they learn that the crimes are being committed by [[Essentia]], who is actually Emma in a suit that enhances her power, but she is unconscious in doing this: she is actually being controlled by [[Xerosic]]. Calem/Serena and Looker track Xerosic down to a secret floor in Lysandre Labs, and manage to defeat Essentia in a series of battles. Looker captures Xerosic, and takes him away, and parts ways with Calem/Serena and Emma, and despite the latter's hesitance, Looker reassures her that their bonds will always be strong no matter how far apart they are. | After the ceremony, Calem/Serena is invited to [[Kiloude City]] to partake in its [[Battle Maison]], and is given a train pass for it by Professor Sycamore. After partaking in a few battles there, they are informed by Professor Sycamore that the Anistar sundial can radiate special energy, and their [[Mega Ring]] is upgraded to be able to locate Mega Stones hidden across Kalos during twilight. Calem/Serena then returns to [[Lumiose City]], where they are contacted by [[Looker]], who has a series of cases he wants them to investigate. Calem/Serena takes part in a series of trials across Lumiose and become's Looker's second-in-command. During the investigations, Calem/Serena and Looker meet an orphan girl named [[Emma]] and her {{p|Espurr}} named Mimi, who are living in the alleys of Lumiose. Eventually, Looker offers to let Emma live in the {{DL|North Boulevard|Looker Bureau}}. However, soon after, a mysterious figure vandalizes the [[Lumiose Museum]] and also lures Trainers in to steal their Pokémon. Upon investigating these cases, and through the help of [[Malva]], they learn that the crimes are being committed by [[Essentia]], who is actually Emma in a suit that enhances her power, but she is unconscious in doing this: she is actually being controlled by [[Xerosic]]. Calem/Serena and Looker track Xerosic down to a secret floor in Lysandre Labs, and manage to defeat Essentia in a series of battles. Looker captures Xerosic, and takes him away, and parts ways with Calem/Serena and Emma, and despite the latter's hesitance, Looker reassures her that their bonds will always be strong no matter how far apart they are. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
[[File:Gloire City Castle.png|thumb|250px|One of the region's many castles in the anime]] | [[File:Gloire City Castle.png|thumb|250px|left|One of the region's many castles in the anime]] | ||
[[File:Kalos Pokédex map.png|thumb|250px|right|Map of the Kalos region, with its three primary divisions highlighted]] | |||
The geography of Kalos varies greatly within the region. The region is naturally bordered by a vast ocean to the west and northwest, and the eastern and southern borders are formed by mountain ranges. These borders give the region its signature star-like shape, as a large peninsula reaches out to the sea in the northwest, creating one point, and elsewhere the coastline, mountain ranges and rivers create the remaining four points. Kalos is made up of three distinct divisions, all with their own unique characteristics in both geography and Pokémon: Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos, and Mountain Kalos. The bustling [[Lumiose City]] is located near the point where all three divisions meet. | The geography of Kalos varies greatly within the region. The region is naturally bordered by a vast ocean to the west and northwest, and the eastern and southern borders are formed by mountain ranges. These borders give the region its signature star-like shape, as a large peninsula reaches out to the sea in the northwest, creating one point, and elsewhere the coastline, mountain ranges and rivers create the remaining four points. Kalos is made up of three distinct divisions, all with their own unique characteristics in both geography and Pokémon: Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos, and Mountain Kalos. The bustling [[Lumiose City]] is located near the point where all three divisions meet. | ||
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===Demographics=== | ===Demographics=== | ||
The Kalos region has a total population of 1288 including all the towns, cities, routes and areas. Since its introduction in [[Generation VI]], it has been the largest region by population. | The Kalos region has a total population of 1288 including all the towns, cities, routes, and areas. Since its introduction in [[Generation VI]], it has been the largest region by population. | ||
===Notable locations=== | ===Notable locations=== | ||
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| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; background:#{{Kalos color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kalos.png]] | | class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; background:#{{Kalos color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kalos.png]] | ||
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; background:#{{Kalos color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Serena Mindscape.png|210px]] | |||
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| Kalos as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y}} | | Kalos as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y}} | ||
| {{color2|000|Serena (Masters)|Serena}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}} | |||
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* The English and Japanese names of cities and towns in Kalos are derived from various ingredients used in fragrances. Likewise, the names in the European versions are derived from various terminologies related to art. | * The English and Japanese names of cities and towns in Kalos are derived from various ingredients used in fragrances. Likewise, the names in the European versions are derived from various terminologies related to art. | ||
* Kalos is the only [[region]] in which: | * Kalos is the only [[region]] in which: | ||
** All Gym Leaders and Elite Four members use teams consisting entirely of Pokémon of the type they use. | ** All Gym Leaders and Elite Four members use teams consisting entirely of Pokémon of the type they use. | ||
** All Routes have alternate names. | ** All Routes have alternate names. | ||
** There is more than one status-healing local specialty food item: the [[Lumiose Galette]] and the [[Shalour Sable]], although the latter cannot be obtained in {{g|X and Y}} without trading. | ** There is more than one status-healing local specialty food item: the [[Lumiose Galette]] and the [[Shalour Sable]], although the latter cannot be obtained in {{g|X and Y}} without trading. | ||
* The Kalos region has the largest regional [[Pokédex]] of all regions. | * The Kalos region has the largest regional [[Pokédex]] of all regions. | ||
* Kalos has the largest population of any region, with 1,288 inhabitants living in its cities, towns, and other areas. | * Kalos has the largest population of any region, with 1,288 inhabitants living in its cities, towns, and other areas. | ||
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Kalos is "Kalosian", as seen in [[Kiloude City]]'s description. | * The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Kalos is "Kalosian", as seen in [[Kiloude City]]'s description. | ||
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! Origin | ! Origin | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian,<br>Portuguese, Czech,<br>Danish, Finnish,<br>Indonesian, Dutch,<br>Norwegian, Polish,<br>Swedish, Turkish,<br>Vietnamese | | German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian,<br>Portuguese, Czech,<br>Danish, Finnish,<br>Indonesian, Dutch,<br>Croatian, Hungarian,<br>Estonian, Malay,<br>Norwegian, Polish,<br>Swedish, Turkish,<br>Vietnamese | ||
| Kalos | | Kalos | ||
| From its Japanese and English name | | From its Japanese and English name | ||
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| Hebrew | | Hebrew | ||
| קאלוס ''Kalos'' | | קאלוס ''Kalos'' | ||
| Transcription of its English name | |||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Arabic | |||
| كالوس ''Kalos'' | |||
| Transcription of its English name | | Transcription of its English name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||